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Peter Focht 1919 - 1979

Peter Focht was born on November 8, 1919, and died at age 60 years old on December 7, 1979. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Peter Focht.
Peter Focht
November 8, 1919
December 7, 1979
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Peter Focht's History: 1919 - 1979

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  • 11/8
    1919

    Birthday

    November 8, 1919
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  • 12/7
    1979

    Death

    December 7, 1979
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Peter Focht lived 15 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 60.
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In 1919, in the year that Peter Focht was born, in January, Nebraska was the 36th state to ratify the 18th Amendment, making it the law of the land. The 18th Amendment established Prohibition - a law against the production, transport, and sale of alcohol. Private consumption and possession were not prohibited. Several months later, the Volstead Act was passed, creating laws to enforce the Amendment. Bootlegging and bathtub gin followed.
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In 1925, Peter was just 6 years old when gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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